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Cellphone calls can be hacked with device, NTC confirms
Cellphone calls can be hacked with device, NTC confirms
Young people use social media apps on their mobile phones and computers as they attend the forum, Keeping the Flame of Freedom Alive: Case Study of Percy Lapid Mabasa, at the CMC Auditorium Plaridel Hall UP Diliman Quezon City on October 3, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Young people use social media apps on their mobile phones and computers as they attend the forum, Keeping the Flame of Freedom Alive: Case Study of Percy Lapid Mabasa, at the CMC Auditorium Plaridel Hall UP Diliman Quezon City on October 3, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Cellphone conversations can be hacked in real time, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) confirmed Wednesday during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services.
MANILA — Cellphone conversations can be hacked in real time, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) confirmed Wednesday during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services.
Panel chair Sen. Raffy Tulfo raised the concern after he received complaints of cellphone hacking after some individuals used public wifi.
Panel chair Sen. Raffy Tulfo raised the concern after he received complaints of cellphone hacking after some individuals used public wifi.
“Kaya nilang i-duplicate agad, kaya nilang makasingit ng conversation na yun at kaya nilang gayahin halimbawa bangko,” Tulfo said. “So ibig sabihin kaya nilang ma-monitor ang conversation ng kahit sino.”
“Kaya nilang i-duplicate agad, kaya nilang makasingit ng conversation na yun at kaya nilang gayahin halimbawa bangko,” Tulfo said. “So ibig sabihin kaya nilang ma-monitor ang conversation ng kahit sino.”
“Technically may device or IMSI catcher,” said Mary Coleen Cas, chief of NTC’s Industry Planning and Research Division.
“Technically may device or IMSI catcher,” said Mary Coleen Cas, chief of NTC’s Industry Planning and Research Division.
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According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a US-based digital rights advocacy group, IMSI-catchers are devices that can simulate cell sites.
According to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, a US-based digital rights advocacy group, IMSI-catchers are devices that can simulate cell sites.
"These devices let their operators “snoop” on the phone usage of people nearby," the EFF said on its website.
"These devices let their operators “snoop” on the phone usage of people nearby," the EFF said on its website.
IMSI refers to International Mobile Subscriber Identity or the unique identifier linked to a SIM card that is one of the pieces of data used to authenticate users of a mobile network.
IMSI refers to International Mobile Subscriber Identity or the unique identifier linked to a SIM card that is one of the pieces of data used to authenticate users of a mobile network.
According to Cas, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has already arrested someone regarding this.
According to Cas, the Philippine National Police (PNP) has already arrested someone regarding this.
STATE-SPONSORED HACKING?
Tulfo also asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) about alleged China-sponsored hacking.
Tulfo also asked the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) about alleged China-sponsored hacking.
“Meron po tayong mga namo-monitor na with regards sa APT group na attributed to China and other state actors. We keep monitoring on that sa part ng cybersecurity bureau,” Director Rodil Aniban of DICT’s Cybersecurity Bureau said. “We keep coordinating with those agencies to mitigate mga nangyayari."
“Meron po tayong mga namo-monitor na with regards sa APT group na attributed to China and other state actors. We keep monitoring on that sa part ng cybersecurity bureau,” Director Rodil Aniban of DICT’s Cybersecurity Bureau said. “We keep coordinating with those agencies to mitigate mga nangyayari."
Asked how prepared DICT is for internet security and reliability for the upcoming elections, Engr. Michael Gorospe, Planning Officer III of the agency, said their Cybersecurity Bureau has instructed mobile security operations center to monitor the security and integrity of transmission.
Asked how prepared DICT is for internet security and reliability for the upcoming elections, Engr. Michael Gorospe, Planning Officer III of the agency, said their Cybersecurity Bureau has instructed mobile security operations center to monitor the security and integrity of transmission.
The department also works with telecommunications companies and the NTC.
The department also works with telecommunications companies and the NTC.
“Nire-refresh ang systems, pinapalitan regularly para yung sistema po updated in terms of security. Number two, compliance sa standards. Si DICT may ilalabas na department circular regarding compliance sa information security based on Public Service Act. Particularly compliance sa ISO 27001 which provides standards sa information security sa ICT systems,” Gorospe said.
“Nire-refresh ang systems, pinapalitan regularly para yung sistema po updated in terms of security. Number two, compliance sa standards. Si DICT may ilalabas na department circular regarding compliance sa information security based on Public Service Act. Particularly compliance sa ISO 27001 which provides standards sa information security sa ICT systems,” Gorospe said.
He said public awareness on hacking must also be ramped up.
He said public awareness on hacking must also be ramped up.
As for fake news, DICT said it is talking directly with TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms to address complaints and take down malicious posts.
As for fake news, DICT said it is talking directly with TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms to address complaints and take down malicious posts.
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